Jets from the poles of the pulsar spew X-ray-emitting matter and antimatter particles in a direction perpendicular to the ring. Over 22 years, Chandra has made many observations of the Crab Nebula.

Chandra X-ray Center Caption This graphic demonstrates the difference in physical size between the nebula around the pulsar B1509-58 and its more famous cousin, the Crab Nebula, seen on the left.

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Chandra X-ray Observatory have unveiled ... This neutron star, known as the Crab Pulsar, rotates about 30 times per second, its beam of radiation ...

“In this composite image of Kes 75, high-energy X-rays observed by Chandra are colored blue and highlight the pulsar wind nebula surrounding the pulsar, while lower-energy X-rays appear purple ...

Chandra and Webb teamed up for a new look at the Pillars of Creation, part of the Eagle Nebula. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory ... just out of frame.” The Crab Nebula is a remnant of a ...